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On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is joined by Joey Ganzi(@Mister_Joester) of The Hockey Writers on the show. The guys discuss the Panthers 5-2 road win in Pittsburgh, where they sweep the season series. Panthers now have their ninth win in a row, where they got quickly got out to a 2-0 lead with two goals in 34 seconds. Florida also some depth scoring after a low event first period from Anthon Lundell(with two goals), Jonah Gadjovich, and Aaron Ekblad. Matthew Tkachuk had three points on the night to continues his incredible tear since Dec. 23rd, now at 37 points (13,24). Panthers did not allow the Penguins get their cycle game going and continue to struggle on the man advantage, where the Panthers broke up zone entries at ease for a good portion of the night, with 14/15 on the kill in the season series against PIT, and 37/39 on their nine game road winning streak. Florida is now one win away from getting tying last years total in road win(currently at 1

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brings in Jacob Winans(@JacobWinans8) for another edition of Winans Wednesday. The guys discuss Sergei Bobrovsky getting second star of the week for his 2-0-0 record and stopping 56/58 in his two starts, including a shutout against the Avalanche. The Panthers are reportedly interested in winger Alexander Barabanov of the San Jose Sharks, what is his worth in the trade market and how could he help the Panthers? Lastly, the guys preview tonight's game between the Florida Panthers and the Pittsburgh Penguins, their third and final matchup of the season. We discuss this and more on today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast: Your Team, Every Day.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here to discuss the Panthers ending their homestand with a 2-1-0 record after a 4-0 shutout win over the Colorado Avalanche. The Panthers were able to use the second period to break Saturday's game open. The Panthers first and third lines were humming on the night creating a multitude of opportunities, where they benefitted from getting into the dirty areas. Aleksander Barkov broke his goal drought. Despite shooting under three percent since 12/16, the Captain is averaging a point per game in his last 19 games (1,21). Matthew Tkachuk now leads the league in points since Jan. 1st after another multi-point night. The Panthers are now three points behind the Boston Bruins for first in the Atlantic with two more matchups head-to-head in the final 30 games. What are the betting odds for the division now? We discuss this and more on today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast: Your Team, Every Day.Follow &

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brings in Nich Fairbanks(@prudentia0) for another edition of Fairbanks Friday. The guys break down Thursday night's 4-2 Panthers win over the Washington Capitals. The first period had only 12:01 of 5-on-5 time but Florida was able to set the tone early in creating a multitude of chances, especially from the fourth line. Although the Panthers trailed twice, one of those on a power play goal by Alexander Ovechkin, his 43rd career goal against the Panthers. The game was never out of reach as Washington scored shortly after Florida missed on an opportunity to take the lead in the second period by Anthony Mantha. The Panthers in the final 40 minutes got to the net more as their first three goals came in the slot, two off of redirection by Matthew Tkachuk and Sam Reinhart. Reinhart's goal came on the power play for his 38th goal of the season, Tkachuk finishes with three points (1,2), the Panthers blue line got 20 of the 41 sho

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brings in Kirby Lupul(@KJ_Lups) of the Cats 'N' Rats Podcast onto the show. The two go into how Paul Maurice's emphasis on reinvesting into the system and how it relates to the Panthers in their last performance against Philadelphia where the coach was not too pleased with the performance. The guys also chat about the new Vamos Gatos jerseys that the Panthers social media page unveiled on Wednesday, and their thoughts on Anthony Duclair breaking ground on a new synthetic ice rink in Lauderdale Lakes. Lastly, they preview tonight's game between the Florida Panthers and the Washington Capitals tonight from Amerant Bank Arena. We discuss this and more on today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast: Your Team, Every Day.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brings in Jacob Winans(@JacobWinans8) for another edition of Winans Wednesday. The two give their biggest takeaways from the teams 2-1 loss against the Flyers, as the Cats dominated the first 20 minutes of the hockey game, where the Flyers turned it around in the final 40. Philadelphia took away the middle of the ice where they did not allow Sam Reinhart to get a single shot on goal, and Philadelphia did not make it easy for the puck to be fed in the slot on the power play. The two give their moment when they thought this game was lost, and their three duds of the game. Lastly, the guys discuss what Paul Maurice said during morning skate about knowing the Flyers' desperation level, vs. how it was manifested on Tuesday Night. We discuss this and more on today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast: Your Team, Every Day.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here to discuss how the trade market looks now with Elias Lindholm and Sean Monahan traded prior to the All-Star Break. What does it mean if Bill Zito decides to trade for bottom six depth? Do the Panthers even need to make a trade ahead of the March 8th Trade Deadline? Lastly, we preview tonight's game between the Florida Panthers and the Philadelphia Flyers. We discuss this and more on today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast: Your Team, Every Day.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here to get his reaction from All-Star Weekend from Toronto where Sergei Bobrovsky and Sam Reinhart participated in. We give our thoughts on the Weekend, good and bad. Prior to the All-Star Game, Commissioner Bettman and Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly Announce that the NHL and NHLPA have announced that the NHL will be going back to the Olympics for the first time since 2014. Barkov discusses his prior experience in the 2014 games and how excited he is for his other teammates who have not experienced the Olympics. The League also announced the Four Nations Tournament and their plans to also participate in the 2030 Olympic Games. Lastly, the Panthers return to practice on Sunday afternoon from War Memorial, there is an update on the second rink at Holiday Park, and what is the mindset of the team with the All-Star Break coming during a four-game winning streak. We discuss this and more on today's edition of the Locked On

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brings in Nich Fairbanks(@prudentia0) for another edition of Fairbanks Friday. The guys go over The Athletic's Anonymous Player Survey. Nick Cousins was voted as the guy that most opposing players would like to punch in the face, what do the guys think of that? Are there any Panthers in the most overrated category? Is Aleksander Barkov still underrated? Is Sergei Bobrovsky anywhere near a top goalie in the NHL? Also, the All-Star Draft was held on Thursday Night, where did Sam Reinhart and Sergei Bobrovsky land in the draft? Is there any hope to fix the way the All-Star game is perceived and for players to have more of an incentive to go? We discuss this and more on today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast: Your Team, Every Day.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is joined by Francisco Oporta (@fjojr and @FLACatsHistory) on the show to discuss the weekend for the Panthers getting two wins past regulation in Pittsburgh and Long Island. Florida sets a little bit of history over the weekend with their eighth straight road win, a franchise record. Sam Reinhart is at it again getting two power play goals on the trip (Florida had four PPG's total) as he sets a Panthers franchise record with 20 power play goals through 49 games. While we are witnessing history, let's appreciate the History that is going on at this moment in South Florida Hockey. We discuss this and more on today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast: Your Team, Every Day.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is joined by Nich Fairbanks(@prudentia0) for another edition of Fairbanks Friday. Nick gives his thoughts on the Panthers winning two in a row and Anton Lundell taking a step in his game as of late, and how Lundell's mindset has been even before his current run. Ryan Whitney and Paul Bissonnette said the other day that top to bottom, the Panthers are the best team in the NHL. The guys discuss their roster construction compared to the Atlantic and rest of the conference, outside of just the most regulation wins and road wins. Lastly, the two preview tonight's game between the Panthers and the Penguins from PPG Paints Arena in the first end of a Back-to-back prior to the All-Star Break. We discuss this and more on today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast: Your Team, Every Day.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here to discuss the Panthers' 6-2 home win against the Arizona Coyotes, where the fireworks happened right at puck drop with everything that happened between these two back on Jan. 2nd. The Panthers would later use that fuel to explode for three first period goals, including two 17 seconds apart. The Cats had multi-point efforts from Matthew Tkachuk, Carter Verhaeghe, Sam Reinhart, Anton Lundell, and Gustav Forsling. Florida allowed 1 SOG in the last 14 minutes of the first, none of the two Arizona power plays. Panthers had all four lines going, including the newly formed line of Rodrigues-Barkov-Samoskevich, where they generated a good amount of chances on the night. Anton Lundell continues his great play since being reunited with Sam Reinhart on nice beautiful finish off a 2-on-1. Jonah Gadjovich gets his first as a Panther as well. We discuss when we thought the game was won, and our three stars of the game. Lastly,

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brings in Jacob Winans(@JacobWinans8) for another edition of Winans Wednesday. Armando and Jacob provide a vibe check now as the losing streak is behind them. Maurice also discussed after Monday's win in Nashville on how the Panthers' upcoming opponents are on the playoff bubble and in a place where Florida was just last year, how they need to remember that feeling and how important it is to not let up. Lastly, the guys preview tonight's game between the Panthers and the Arizona Coyotes. We discuss this and more on today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast: Your Team, Every Day.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

On this bonus edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brings in one-half of Locked On NHL Prospects, Hadi Kalakeche( @HadiK_Scouting) of Locked On NHL Prospects(@LO_NHLProspects) to discuss the State Of The Panthers Farm System. Armando gives Hadi the floor to give an opening statement on his opinion of the pipeline, as the Panthers were ranked 27th in LO NHL Prospects farm rankings at the beginning of the season. Where does it stand now? How did guys like Defenseman Marek Alscher (Portland Winterhawks in WHL and Team Czechia) and Sandis Vilmanis (formerly of the Sarnia Sting, now at North Bay Battalion and played for Latvia in the U-20) look in the most recent World Junior Championships? How has Spencer Knight's game progressed in the AHL? When his Spencer expected to hit his prime? Where did Hadi have forward's Gracyn Sawchyn (WHL Edmonton) and Mackie Samoskevich ranked prior to their respective drafts? What are the ceiling's of Jack Devine (Denver University) and Josh

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brings in Caitlin Daly(@cdaly95) of the Five Reasons Sports Network to break down the Panthers' 4-1 road victory over the Nashville Predators. This was as much as a 60-minute performance for the Panthers as they controlled the puck possession for most of the game, including a stretch toward the end of the game where they only gave up one shot at even strength. Florida was having a hard time getting second chance and netfront opportunities at first on Juse Saros, but found ways to score off the draw, and once again, on the power play. Sam Reinhart now has a career high in goals at 34 (17 on the PP), while Carter Verhaeghe scored in his 300th NHL game. Panthers also went perfect on the penalty kill(5/5), while Florida had multiple power plays end in penalties taken. Panthers Head Coach Paul Maurice also coached in his 1812th game (tying Barry Trotz for second all time).The two reveal their three stars of the game, and when

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is joined by Ann Kimmel(@AnnK_MamaOnIce) to discuss tonight's game between the Panthers and Predators. The two discuss Florida's start to the season, how Armando feels about Andrew Brunette getting his first full-time Head Coaching gig after being the bench boss for the Panthers on an Interim Basis. We discuss how he's fit with in Nashville and how he and Barry Trotz's vision is looking for far. Lastly, the guys discuss tonight's game and what both need to do to come out with a win. We discuss this and more on today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast: Your Team, Every Day.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is joined by Florida Panthers Historian Francisco Oporta(@fjojr and @FLACatsHistory) to the show to discuss the 6-4 loss to the Minnesota Wild as they complete a season sweep. Florida was once again without Captain Aleksander Barkov and lost William Lockwood in the middle of the first period after a fight with Brandon Duhaime. The tone was set when William Lockwood hits Marc-Andre Fleury behind the net. As far as pace, Florida had a hard time dictating it. Friday night saw a multitude of penalties for only 41:01 of 5-on-5. The Panthers Penalty kill went 1/6 on the night while outscoring Minnesota 4-0 at even strength. Minnesota was able to get bodies in front of the net to take the goaltenders eyes away while also getting the Panthers penalty killers out of position to get quality shooting lanes. Aaron Ekblad had a four-point night and got two primary assists on two goals that cut the deficit to one at 8:23 of the third p

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here to discuss the where the Panthers have been as far as being the second to last team to go on a three-game losing streak. It gives a little perspective on how great things have gone overall for the Cats? 15 NHL.com writer have voted their Jack Adams winner through the halfway point. Where does Paul Maurice stand? Is he being overlooked? Lastly, we preview tonight's game between the Panthers and the Wild On Friday night from Amerant Bank Arena. We discuss this and more on today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast: Your Team, Every Day.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brings in Former Host/Producer for Fox Sports Florida, Frank Forte(@FrankJForte) to the show to break down the Panthers' 3-2 OT Loss against the Detroit Red Wings. The Panthers were without Captain Aleksander Barkov on the night, but the top two lines carried the play throughout Wednesday night's game. Detroit made adjustments after not being able to generate speed through the neutral zone and not getting bodies in front early. The two discuss when they thought this game was won or lost, and their thoughts on Evan Rodrigues being called for embellishment that denied the Panthers a power play. The Panthers are on their first three game losing streak of the season, but the guys do not believe the sky is falling, especially with an opportunity to get six out of 10 points to finish off the homestand on Friday, we discuss this and more on today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast: Your Team, Every Day.Follow &a

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brings in Jacob Winans(@JacobWinans8) for another edition of Winans Wednesday. The two give their thoughts on the 2024 All-Star Game sweaters in addition to what it means to make it back to the All-Star Game. There is an update on the state of Bally Sports as there is a new agreement in place with Amazon Prime and what it means for fans in South Florida. Lastly, the Panthers and the Red Wings face off for the second of four this season from Amerant Bank Arena, where the Panthers have won the last 10 matchups against Detroit. Who's in? Who's out? We discuss this and more on today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast: Your Team, Every Day.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…